Women in Kandahar say work restrictions deepen economic hardship
Many, once primary earners, now rely on low-paid domestic labor to support their families.
Women
Human Rights, Women
Activists urge Melania Trump to use influence to support Afghan women
In an open letter, 100 advocates call on the US first lady to spotlight the plight of women and girls.
Immigration, Women
Only 17% of Afghan women returnees earn income, UN report finds
UN Women says returning women face collapsing job prospects, unused skills and deepening economic strain.
Human Rights, Women
Women excluded from Afghanistan’s medical exit exam for fourth year
Taliban continue to bar female graduates from mandatory licensing test, worsening shortages in a fragile health system.
Human Rights, Women
UN review finds Taliban policies violate women’s rights convention
A legal analysis identifies 16 Taliban edicts restricting women and girls as incompatible with Afghanistan’s obligations under international law.
Human Rights, Women
Ex-MP Baktash Siawash stages sit-in outside European parliament over women’s rights
The sit-in calls for recognition of “gender apartheid” and an end to European engagement with Taliban.
Human Rights, Women
US House panel approves bill targeting Taliban restrictions on women
Measure would require a State Department review of whether Taliban policies amount to crimes against humanity.
Human Rights, Women
UN experts seek immediate end to Taliban ban on women in UN offices
Rights specialists warn the restriction violates international law and hampers life-saving aid efforts.
Women
US lawmaker says inaction deepens suffering of Afghan women
At a congressional hearing, Representative Brian Mast urged stronger measures to hold the Taliban accountable for restrictions on women and.
Human Rights, Women
Karzai warns ban on girls’ education is weakening Afghanistan
The former president called for reopening schools and workplaces to women as a new academic year begins.